SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025·Movie·
·1h 52min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLove Conquers AllThe Human ConditionSacrificeFreedom Vs. ControlSocial RevolutionBlack Excellence
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHistorical ContextRetrospective InterviewsOvercoming PrejudiceImpact Of Racial DiscriminationCreative ProcessMusical NumbersPersonal StrugglesLegacy And Influence
- Narrative
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Questlove
Produced by:
Common, Derik Murray, Questlove
Cast
Media
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